{"product_id":"panasonic-aaa-zinc-carbon-batteries-r03-10-pack","title":"Panasonic AAA Zinc Carbon Batteries R03 - 10 Pack","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Panasonic AAA zinc carbon batteries are sold as a 10-pack of 1.5V R03 cells designed for low-drain, intermittent-use devices. Zinc carbon chemistry provides a lower cost-per-unit alternative to alkaline for applications where high current draw or long shelf life are not required, such as wall clocks, basic remote controls, small torches and children's toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe batteries fit standard AAA compartments and are compatible with any device specifying R03, LR03, 24AU or X92 cells. The zinc carbon construction means they discharge more rapidly under continuous high-drain loads compared to alkaline equivalents, so they suit devices that draw power intermittently rather than continuously. Typical applications include analogue clocks, remote controls used a few times per day, and low-power LED torches for occasional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cell weighs approximately 9g and the full 10-pack weighs 90g, making the set easy to store in a drawer or carry as spares. The pack dimensions are 143mm wide by 100mm high by 12mm deep. Panasonic specifies 0% added lead in the formulation, and the cells are marked with standard recycling symbols for responsible disposal once depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese batteries are part of Panasonic's Heavy Duty range, which sits below their alkaline and lithium lines in performance but offers a lower price point for users who need basic power rather than maximum capacity. The 10-pack format provides enough cells to replace batteries in multiple devices at once or to keep a stock of spares for infrequent replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (KG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanasonic Heavy Duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat devices are these batteries suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc carbon AAA batteries suit low-drain, intermittent-use devices such as wall clocks, basic remote controls, small LED torches, and toys. They are not recommended for high-drain devices like digital cameras, wireless gaming controllers or high-output torches, where alkaline or lithium cells perform better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do zinc carbon batteries differ from alkaline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc carbon cells cost less but have lower capacity and discharge faster under continuous load compared to alkaline. They work well for devices that draw small amounts of power intermittently, but alkaline batteries last significantly longer in devices that are used frequently or continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat alternative codes do these batteries have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese AAA cells are also known as R03, LR03, 24AU and X92. Any device specifying those codes will accept these Panasonic zinc carbon batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these batteries be recharged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Zinc carbon batteries are single-use primary cells and must not be placed in a charger. Attempting to recharge them can cause leakage or rupture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panasonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46075231895819,"sku":"S5823","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/S5823_1_23abd500-3802-4067-9204-fd3bb7d3a7e3.jpg?v=1730318115","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/panasonic-aaa-zinc-carbon-batteries-r03-10-pack","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}